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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
2
A rural column reflects on Parkview dreams of better roads and bridges. The piece questions funding and pace while urging practical work, then shifts to local society notes with visits and travels across Fairmont Grafton Philippi and Elkins families and residents.
Reports show numerous locals including A Lynch from Rosemont and Russell McCartney of Knottsville in Giliston for Taylor County court matters. Several others from Clarksburg Morgantown and Belington visited Grafton and Mannington on business and social calls. Mrs Clyde Kaber and Cornwell of Millersville were noted travelers with transfers and visits ongoing.
The Taylor County Automobile Association board meets Friday at the Chamber of Commerce to map spring work and urge the State Road Commission to let a contract for a hard surfaced road from Grafton to Fairmont via Pruntytown and McGee. Officers to be elected April 1 and a banquet for old and new members is planned.
Evangelist and Mrs Pollock of Wilmore Kentucky will depart tomorrow for Pittsburgh to join a union evangelistic effort. Rev bishop will preach at Andrews M E Church this evening and Pollock will deliver his last Grafton meeting sermon tomorrow. Mrs Pollock to entertain with music as three Arrowons meetings concluded with a big Sunday.
The item mixes social notes and a long poem about West Virginia, featuring names like Edna Lee Baskett and Madge Newton, with party details and a list of attendees. It mentions invitations for a dance and beauty contest at the Masonic Temple in Fairfield and summaries upcoming Lyceum and choir events in Grafton, noting community clubs and the high school basketball victory with calls for better cheer organization.
New York report notes three lightweights still in contention for Benny Leonard's title after Madison Square Garden bouts. Seaman and O Connors tournament ended in a draw with a second round required. Competitors Sally Seaman, Benny Walger, and Jimmy Goodrich among the contenders. other results list K O Jackel Bast aliano and Charles O Connell as losers.
Report notes referee Baird was loudly cheered by both sides during the Philippi tournament as his officiating drew praise. The writer expresses hope for G. H. to become state champions.
Windermere England March 10 The proprietor of a leading hotel was fined 250 dollars and costs by a county court for refusing to admit a traveller at 5 am. The man, stranded after his baggage was lost, endured rain and cold for two hours before entry at 7 am. The traveller said the action was not vindictive but a protest urging innkeepers to serve the traveling public, including Jews, who were being excluded.
Kunst plans relocation from Latrobe Street basement to a larger Main Street building formerly used by Central Garage Company. Renovations include remodeled display windows, repainting, redecorating, new lighting and shades, with completion expected after several weeks while stock expands.
Harry W. Porter, Huntington taxi driver, is denied a new trial after defense challenges to jurors and admission of evidence about the deceased's alleged violence. The ruling by Judge I. V. Weeds holds juror issues must show justice was affected, and that specific violent acts linking to the defendant require personal knowledge to be admissible.
Laura Hall was killed by gunfire in Pittsburgh on a night of provocation and a prior grudge involving Porter and Jordan. The case covered trial instructions on self defense, delib eration, and premeditation with jurors weighing whether the shooting resulted from provocation or a preexisting grudge. Porter testified he acted in self defense while threats to kill Jordan were mentioned during the night of the fatal confrontation.
Richard M Gee, 76, well known resident near Pruntytown, died of heart trouble yesterday afternoon. Funeral at his daughter Mrs Thaddeus Hawkins home on Wednesday at 10 with Rev Wendell Ware officiating. Burial in Hart cemetery on the Fairmont pike. Survivors include two daughters and one son, six grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
A tug sent to aid the stricken Soerakarta grounded in heavy seas off the north pier. Eighteen crewmen and several officers perished as life boats rescued 48 sailors from the 4,348 ton cargo steamer. The captain and officers remained aboard as dawn approached.
Claude Benson was found guilty by a jury in Cherto Gay om aiming foods under fame and stealing and was sentenced by Judge Kittle to three years in state prison. He used an alias C H Meredith and traded a Chrysler for cash and a vehicle, leading to arrest after purchase details surfaced.
Washington baseball officials invite President Coolidge to throw the first ball as the opener on April 22 against the New York Yankees. An invitation reached the White House and the President is expected to accept if in the city.
Columbus reports that leaders of both houses have agreed to keep working through March 27, with a recess to April 10. They plan a brief return on March 10 and another one day session on April 17, with the full session continuing through that date.
Cleveland March 10. State investigators presented all evidence on the disappearance of confiscated liquor from Summit County Sheriff Chris Weaver. Attorney General Bernstein and Prohibition Commissioner MacDonald discussed charges against former Akron deputies and indicated possible federal grand jury action.
St Louis Browns open spring exhibition season in Florida with four regulars missing from the roster Tarpon Springs names Momanus Jacobson anfarty and Leo Dixon. Cardinals plan lighter workouts to wait for cooler weather at Stockton camp ahead of match with Stanford.
Fairfax Harrison president of Southern Railway chairs the Virginia state committee for The American Legion Endowment Fund aiming to raise Virginia’s share. Senator Carter Glass Governor E. B. Lee Trinkle and numerous regional leaders join in soliciting the fund’s quotas to aid disabled veterans and orphaned dependents.
Five Grafton grade school teachers spent the day in Fairmont observing local practices. Mrs. K. B. Chenoweth and Mrs. Lena Goodwin from the West side, and Miss Ruth Morris, Miss Hazel Zinn, and Mrs. Juanita Hardin from the Central school, are on the annual teacher exchange day. A new group will travel next week.
Pittsburgh March 10 Pirates regulars won the second squad game 10-6 against We Rockies in a training-season tilt. The camp buzzes over a five cornered race for Hans Wagner’s old post with Glend Wright Royce Williams Joe Cronin Eddie Moore and Pie Trainor pushing strong bids.
New Jersey youths captured the six day bicycle race that ended Saturday night. Bobby Walthour Jr and Freddie Spencer led, with a total prize of 90000 dollars. It was announced that 50000 dollars was divided equally between the participants.
Governor Gore issued a stay of execution for David Rubson, 4, delaying the death sentence until May 15 to allow further investigation. The order, signed with pardon attorney A G Jenkins, permits examination by physicians as Bunton’s rape case in Wood County awaits reexamination.
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